Illusions in the Night

Since 1991, David Seebach has hosted one of Milwaukee’s longest-running Halloween traditions, his moody “Illusions in the Night” show. In past years, the local magician has examined Jack the Ripper, conversed with a mummy and summoned ghosts in addition to requisite tricks like stabbing a woman in a box. This year’s show promises levitation, cremation, a live tiger and other freaky tricks, with a focus on witches and spiders. It’s an allages production, so scarier than the actual show may be the venue: The Modjeska has long been purported to be one of Milwaukee’s most haunted locales. The production begins its two-week run tonight with a 7:30 p.m. performance.